Pair of P71 armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

Pair of P71 armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s, italian design, 50s, sculptural, wood, boucle

A pair of P71 armchairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1950s, a project in which the upholstered volume and exposed wooden structure are brought into a precise architectural relationship. The generous proportions of the seat and the inclination of the backrest establish a relaxed seating position, while the sharply articulated armrests and […]

D71 sofà by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

Pair of P71 armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s, italian design, 50s, sculptural, wood, boucle

A D71 sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1950s, a project in which the generous upholstered volume is balanced by the expressive geometry of the exposed wooden structure. The continuous seat and backrest establish a broad, uninterrupted composition, while the sharply articulated armrests and splayed legs introduce a distinctive sense of movement. […]

Osvaldo Borsani, Bench

Bench by Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo, Italy, 1940s, sofa, italian design, 40s, velvet, triennale

An early and refined example of Italian design, this upholstered bench illustrates the formative language through which Osvaldo Borsani helped shape the transition from decorative traditions to a more disciplined modern aesthetic. Produced in Varedo during the 1940s, the piece reflects the atelier’s commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and architectural balance. The structure is defined by […]

Angelo Lelii, Pair of table lamps

Pair of table lamps by Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce, 1950s, italian design, gio ponti, metal, arteluce, stilnovo, sarfatti

A rare and refined example of 1950s Italian lighting, this pair of table lamps designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce reflects the experimental yet controlled language that defined the company’s early production. Conceived during a pivotal decade for Italian modernism, the model embodies Lelii’s distinctive ability to combine sculptural form, chromatic contrast, and technical precision […]

Gianfranco Frattini, Wall-mounted coat rack

Wall-mounted coat rack by Gianfranco Frattini, 1950, italian design, brass, Ice Parisi, gio Ponti

A rare and architecturally conceived wall-mounted coat rack designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s, this model represents one of the most refined expressions of his early investigations into modular interior systems. Rather than functioning as a simple accessory, the piece operates as a structural intervention within the wall, redefining vertical space through rhythm and […]

Eugenio Girosi, Wood and Brass Sideboard

Designed by Eugenio Girosi in the 1950s, this bespoke sideboard was executed for his own residence inside the rationalist skyscraper designed by Marcello Campora in Savona. The piece reflects the architectural clarity and material refinement characteristic of mid-century Italian interiors, translating Girosi’s design sensibility into a functional yet sculptural storage element. Crafted in veneered wood […]

Gio Ponti, Daybed

Daybed by Gio Ponti for Italbed, 1960s, italian design, 60s, cassina, jean prouvè

Daybed designed by Gio Ponti for Italbed in the 1960s, a refined expression of Ponti’s pursuit of lightness, proportion, and architectural clarity within the domestic landscape. The composition is defined by an elegant reduction of form. A slender wooden frame with softened, rounded corners establishes the perimeter of the piece, containing the generous volume of […]

Ico e Luisa Parisi, 3-seater sofa model “Luisa”

3-seater sofa model “Luisa” by Ico e Luisa Parisi for Comfort, 1970s, italian design, 70s, frattini, cassina, soriana

Three-seat sofa “Luisa”, designed by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Comfort in the 1970s, a piece that exemplifies Parisi’s ability to translate structural thinking into upholstered form. The design is articulated through a continuous, enveloping volume, where the padded body is conceived as a single, unified mass rather than a composition of separate elements. This […]

Gio Ponti, Pair of wall-mounted nightstand

Pair of wall-mounted nightstand by Gio Ponti for Dassi, 1960s, italian design, 50s, teak, chiesa, shelves, drawer

Pair of wall-mounted nightstands designed by Gio Ponti for Dassi, 1960s, conceived as integrated architectural elements within the domestic space. The composition reflects Ponti’s mature approach to furniture design, where functional components are orchestrated through a precise balance of proportion, material continuity, and spatial rhythm. Each unit is structured around a veneered wooden vertical panel […]

Gio Ponti, Coffee table

Coffee table by Gio Ponti, 1940s, italian design, 50s, mirror glass, lacquered, crippa, fornasetti,

Coffee table designed by Gio Ponti in the 1940s, an elegant expression of the architect’s early post-war exploration of lightness, proportion, and refined structural clarity. The piece reflects Ponti’s ability to reduce furniture to its essential lines while maintaining a distinctly architectural presence, balancing visual delicacy with compositional rigor. The table features a lacquered wooden […]